Nagaland Tourism

About Nagaland

Nagaland, the land of tribes, is one of the North-Eastern states or the Seven Sister States of India. Located in the extreme north-eastern part of India at an altitude of 1444.12 meters above sea level, Nagaland is noted for its rich cultural and traditional heritage. Nagaland is bordered by Myanmar in its east, Assam in its west, by Arunachal Pradesh and a territory of Assam in its north and by Manipur in its south. This state has 11 administrative districts, which are Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Mon, Phek, Tuensang, Wokha, Zunheboto, Peren, Kephire and Longleng. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland and Dimapur is its largest city. The early history of Nagaland can only be deducted from the tribal folklore. As per recorded history, Nagaland, along with Assam, was seized by Burma in 1816. By 1892, the British East India Company gradually gained control over most parts of Nagaland and brought it under the province of Assam. With the formation of the...